Today we are taking a look at:
- SA mining production growth surprises to the upside, manufacturing production growth eases, net negative contribution towards Q3 GDP likely
- USDZAR weaken by 60-cents; USD remains strong; global majors weaker, however sterling bucks the trend and rises overnight
- Top 40 rises 1.19%, led by resource and energy stocks; US equities mixed, Dow close to record high, Nasdaq slips; Asian markets mostly positive this morning
- US jobless claims decline, budget deficit widens in FY16; Japanese PPI remains in deflation
